goldenlexe 8 Posted September 9, 2012 Surgery scheduled for the 18th. I am not doing a great job at my pre meal plan. Has anyone started? How is that going? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeeIsMe2 508 Posted September 9, 2012 Just be careful that if you eat you don't eat fried food or super greasy food as it will upset your stomach. I did cheat a few times during my pre op diet but if i did i had roasted chicken or salads. You will be fine and your almost there so you must be getting excited and nervous at the same time. I wasn't nervous till they wheeled me into the OR and by that point it was no going back! How are you feeling 3 days out? Are you able to drink anything? Do you still need the pain meds? I'm going in on the 19th and am so curious... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mommeof3 58 Posted September 9, 2012 Surgery scheduled for the 18th. I am not doing a great job at my pre meal plan. Has anyone started? How is that going? I'm doing well. I have had some raging moments about food. I have not cheated YET but this is not the easiest. My surgery is on Sept. 17. i have got to say this pre-op diet makes you want to cut your own stomach...lol... I make my choices one day at a time. This pre-op diet is the start of a new life. 1 mel2643 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tishissweet 15 Posted September 9, 2012 Hardest thing for me to remember at 6 days out is to not chug my drinks! I keep grabbing my Water and taking a few swigs at a time. Ouch! When will I learn? 1 Velena reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenn31MA 149 Posted September 9, 2012 How are you feeling 3 days out? Are you able to drink anything? Do you still need the pain meds? I'm going in on the 19th and am so curious... I am feeling great actually. I cant even tell i had anything done to my stomach (yet) since i am only on liquids. I do notice if i take too big of a sip that ill get a momentary pressure in my stomach and then its gone...that or the gas bubbles are a trip. lol I have drank Protein Drinks, Jello, broth, Water and crystal light and no issues getting in my required amount. As for pain killers they gave me a low dose oxy which i have been taking about two a day...which i will probably stop today. Its just the incisions (mainly 2 of them) that are sore but otherwise i can easily tolerate it and i want to start driving again tomorrow so i need to be off them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenn31MA 149 Posted September 9, 2012 Hardest thing for me to remember at 6 days out is to not chug my drinks! I keep grabbing my Water and taking a few swigs at a time. Ouch! When will I learn? i know they said not to but i used a straw the first couple days... it helped me to remember not to chug. The little bit of gas bubbles i got didn't hurt but just felt funny. Now i seem to be good at just sipping all day long. Until I can actually start eating solids i cant really feel any restriction because the liquid just goes through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeeIsMe2 508 Posted September 9, 2012 I am feeling great actually. I cant even tell i had anything done to my stomach (yet) since i am only on liquids. I do notice if i take too big of a sip that ill get a momentary pressure in my stomach and then its gone...that or the gas bubbles are a trip. lol I have drank Protein drinks, Jello, broth, Water and crystal light and no issues getting in my required amount. As for pain killers they gave me a low dose oxy which i have been taking about two a day...which i will probably stop today. Its just the incisions (mainly 2 of them) that are sore but otherwise i can easily tolerate it and i want to start driving again tomorrow so i need to be off them. Thanks glad you are feeling better so soon, I have 2 kids and am hoping to be able to get around as fast as possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newgrandmother 725 Posted September 9, 2012 well friends my day is getting closer i so cant wait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MCM 15 Posted September 10, 2012 I was sleeved on the morning of the 7th and my worst fears were unfounded. Got home from the hospital at around 3 today, and it's no picnic, but not as bad as I imagined it would be. For those of you going later this month, try to remember the Biotene spray for your dry mouth, and the Gas-EX strips for the gas. They really do make a difference. We don't own a scale, so I have to wait until my Dr. appointment on Thursday to find out if I lost anything yet. Best of luck to the rest of the September Sleevers. Much love, MC 3 scorpion509, FeeIsMe2 and SoReady219 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinktink91024 25 Posted September 10, 2012 I'm September 14th!!! I can't wait! any sleeve brothers or sisters out there? I'm Sept 14th too!!! 1 SoReady219 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peace36love 22 Posted September 10, 2012 Hey, everybody. I planned a day of cheating, my last meal before my surgery. I went to a Italian place and now I have taken my laxatives and one more day of Clear Liquids. I'm very excited. Total of 11lbs lost and on Tuesday at 12:30pm the beginning of the rest of my life. 1 Velena reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FeeIsMe2 508 Posted September 10, 2012 I was sleeved on the morning of the 7th and my worst fears were unfounded. Got home from the hospital at around 3 today, and it's no picnic, but not as bad as I imagined it would be. For those of you going later this month, try to remember the Biotene spray for your dry mouth, and the Gas-EX strips for the gas. They really do make a difference. We don't own a scale, so I have to wait until my Dr. appointment on Thursday to find out if I lost anything yet. Best of luck to the rest of the September Sleevers. Much love, MC Congrats! 1 MCM reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoReady219 51 Posted September 10, 2012 I was sleeved on the morning of the 7th and my worst fears were unfounded. Got home from the hospital at around 3 today' date=' and it's no picnic, but not as bad as I imagined it would be. For those of you going later this month, try to remember the Biotene spray for your dry mouth, and the Gas-EX strips for the gas. They really do make a difference. We don't own a scale, so I have to wait until my Dr. appointment on Thursday to find out if I lost anything yet. Best of luck to the rest of the September Sleevers. Much love, MC[/quote'] Congrats MCM!! Happy to hear the event was a success I pray mine goes as well. 1 MCM reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SoReady219 51 Posted September 10, 2012 I'm Sept 14th too!!! Hey Pinktink!! 14th here also!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toyaboo22 51 Posted September 10, 2012 Wow can't believe on this Wed I'll be in surgery - so nervous but @ the same time so ready.. Sent from my iPhone using VST We're sleeve sisters. I find out tomorrow what time I'm supposed to come in on Wed. Good luck with everything! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites